Accommodations as Solutions: Alternate Input or Format

List of needs and solutions

Solutions in Instructional Methods and Materials

Instructions

• Show same information in video or movie.
• Provide materials in braille.
• Let student record lectures or discussions, digitally or on tape.
• Use real-life, concrete materials when introducing abstract ideas.
• Let student use concrete materials and manipulatives when introducing abstract ideas.
• Use hands-on avtivities, pictures, or diagrams to represent abstract concepts or complex information.
• Give instructions with steps outlined in writing or in picture sequences.
• Use charts and graphics to reinforce oral presentation.

Technology

• Use summary feature of word processing software to cognitively rescale text.
• Let student use digitized text software that resizes, changes background or text color, highlights specified segments of text, reads aloud.
• Let student use reading pen.
• Provide tools and equuipment with voice capability, such as talking calculator, screen reader.
• Let student use assistive technology for sound amplification.
• Provide audio books or large print versions of texts.

Solutions in Assignments and Assessments

Instructions

• Combine oral directions with pictures, written words, and diagrams.
• Give instructions with steps outlined in writing or picture sequences.
• Let student read items aloud while working on assignment or test.

Support

• Use clear formatting for handouts, assignments, and tests.

Technology

• Adjust computer monitor for maximum contrast between background and text.
• Let student use assitive technology for amplification of sound.
• Provide tools and equipment with voice capability: talking calculator, screen reader.
• Use computer-based models for math concepts.

Classroom Tests

• Reduce number of items per page.
• Block matching questions into small groups of 4 or 5 items.
• Provide copies of test on audiotape, in braille, or in large print format.
• Provide copy of information on board so student doesn't have to copy it.

FCAT

• Highlight key words or phrases in test directions, questions, and passages.
• Give student printed copy of directions read by teacher from FCAT administration script.
• Present signed version of directions.
• Use tabbed or modified pages for easier turning.
• Enhance visual attention with pointer, template, covering portion of test, colored transparencies or overlays.
• Enlarge print through electronic or mechanical means.
• Use large print version of test.
• Give braille version of test.
• Use fewer items per page; increase space between test items.
• Have test administrator read all math and science questions without rewording, summarizing, or simplifying.

Solutions in Learning Environment

FCAT

• Use positioning tools such as book stand or tilt-top desk.

Solutions in Special Communications Systems

FCAT

• Use text-to-speech technology to communicate directions and test items other than reading passages or items.
• Use signed or oral presentation of topic (prompt) on writing test, and all math and science items.

List of needs and solutions